This 1 day course will enable students to take a deep dive into the real world threat to biodiversity and increase their understanding of the importance of environmental management strategies in tackling this critical issue.
Throughout the day, students will be taken through the investigative process. There will be opportunities to use a variety of specialist fieldwork equipment to investigate the environment around them, as well as time to process and manipulate the data.
Mathematical skills will be used to interrogate and manipulate fieldwork data, including a variety of graphical forms, the calculation of Simpson’s Index of Diversity, and written analysis linking the presentation to the core themes.
This course will deepen students’ understanding of real-world environmental management linked to biodiversity, as well as broaden their abilities in practical fieldwork.
Example Timetable
Example Timetable
Morning
Arrive 9am
Meet tutors
Introduction to biodiversity and environmental management strategy
Classroom intro – factors affecting woodland biodiversity. Management strategies e.g. coppicing.
Lunch
Afternoon
Fieldwork
Fieldwork ideas – woodland biodiversity – flora. Scientific drawing.
Sampling: random sampling – quadrats
Follow up
Graphical and data analysis of biodiversity sampling (Simpsons diversity)
End of day
How this course fulfills the specification
- 9.1 ecosystems
- 9.2 ecosystems under threat,
- 9.4 management of forests,
- 9.5 measuring and managing biodiversity
Added value of this course
- Develop personal skills
- Have fun
- Be inspired by a passion for the subject
- Build friendships
Why Choose Field Studies Council?
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Expert tuition by fully trained staff
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Stunning locations across the UK
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Outstanding curriculum knowledge
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Rigorous health and safety procedures
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Support before and after your visit
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Free places for visiting staff